vation to still greater numbers. Portions of his works have been read, in nearly all the protestant countries of christendom, down to this day. And it is not too much to suppose, that there has not been a year since Baxter died, in which his works have not, to some, been the means of salvation. And this, should the Lord so order it, may continue to be the case to the end of the world. Go forward into eternity, and by its everlasting light, look at the greatness of what God accomplished, by means of Richard Baxter.

Do you say that Baxter was a rare example? I grant it. And in this day, when the children of Zion are taking pleasure in her stones, and favouring her dust, you may expect other rare examples; and that they will be multiplied, until they shall become common examples.

Henry Martyn, before he reached the age of 31, besides preaching the gospel to great numbers, in demonstration of the spirit, and of power, had translated the whole of the New Testament, for the millions of Hindoostan; and also for the millions of Persia.

By the labours of another minister, God has prepared the whole Bible, for the hundreds of millions of China.

And our own countryman, Samuel J. Mills, although he died a young man, lived long enough to be a leading instrument in the formation of a Bible Society in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisjana. And he was also, a leading instrument in the formation of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions; The United Foreign Missionary Society; The African School; and The American Bible Society; institutions which are extending the word of life, to hundreds of thousands of our fellow men.

Missionaries?

But you say, These were missionaries. So, I trust, will be many, whom you are raising up; and

missionaries, who will explore every dark region under heaven; and spread the light of holiness," from sea to sea ; and from the river to the ends of the earth."

ever be a

But supposing that not one of them should missionary; but all should be parish ministers. By the labours of parish ministers, God accomplishes great ends.

Thomas Scott was a parish minister. Still he was hopefully the means of salvation to great numbers. Many ministers, he was instrumental in raising up, for the churches at home; and many others he was instrumental in preparing to translate the Bible, and preach the gospel among the heathen. His benevolent labours were instrumental in opening the way for the formation of the Church Missionary Society; and The British and Foreign Bible Society; institutions among the most stupendous which have ever blessed the world; the influence of which will, ere long, be felt from Japan, to California; and from Nova Zembla, to Cape Horn. And though dead, he yet speaks to more than 20,000 families; and tells them words by which they may be saved. And through the blessing of God, he may continue to speak to still greater numbers, of generations yet unborn.

And are you

But Scott, you say, was a Commentator. sure that there will be no Commentators, among the men whom you are raising up? Are they not as likely to become such, as he was, at their age? But supposing that there should be no Commentators among them; and not one who shall leave any thing in writing, to speak to the world, after he is dead; still God may accomplish by them ends, the greatness of which will surpass all finite comprehension.

About 40 years ago, a poor, but pious young man undertook, by his own efforts, and the aid of friends, to obtain an education for the ministry. While he was at college, there was an extensive revival of religion; and it was greatly

promoted through his instrumentality. Numbers, at that time, became hopefully pious; and are now ministers of the gospel. When prepared, he too became a minister; and his labours have been eminently blessed. The Church, which, at his settlement, consisted of only about 20 members, has now nearly 300. Most of them look to him as their spiritual father. And many of his spiritual children, now sleep in Jesus. He has been greatly blessed also in his occasional labours. Numbers, through an extensive region around him, have, by his means, been brought to the saving knowledge of the truth.

More than 30 he has assisted, in their education, for the ministry. And several of them are now labouring, with distinguished success, in the Churches. Suppose that each of these 30 ministers, should be instrumental, in the conversion of 100 souls; and that 75 out of 100 should become heads of families. Suppose that each minister should also be instrumental, in the course of his life, in raising up three other ministers. Here then are 90 ministers of the gospel; 750 single persons, of hopeful piety; and 2250 pious heads of families. Trace their influence upon the next generation; and their influence upon the generations which shall follow down to the Millennium; and onward till the final consummation. Go up with them, till you reach the summit of the heavenly Zion; and, from the infinite glory, look round upon the greatness of what God accomplishes, by a parish minister. Thirty such ministers may, with the divine blessing, be raised up in 20 years, by this Society.

Press onward, Brethren, with your work. Let the love of Christ constrain you to persevere; and the greatness of what you, through grace, will accomplish, will be eternally unfolding, to the admiration of men and angels; and all will give the glory to God forever.....AMEN.

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TREASURER'S ACCOUNT.

1

Auxiliary Education Society of Young Men of Boston, in Account Current with Samuel Coverly Jun., Treasurer.

Jan. to Dec. 1822. To cash paid Sumner Hill's bill, use of Old South Church, Jan. 23.

To cash paid Samuel Wyatt's bill, use of Court Street
Hotel Hall,

To Joseph W. Ingraham's bill, printing Sermon, &c.
To Ezra Lincoln's bill, printing notifications,

To Cash paid Treasurer of American Education Society,
as per his receipt,

Balance, Cash on hand,

Contra,

Jan. 1, to Dec. 31, 1822. Balance Cash from old account,

Jan. 23. By collection at Old South Church

By sundry other donations

Dr.

$800

5 00

50 62 3.00

1000 00

2 38

$1069 00

Cr.

23

111 27

403 50

By 15 permanent members

150 00

By 8 members for 1821 subscription

8 00

By 248

do.

1822 do.

each at $1

248 00

do.

By 2 do.

By 7 do.

Boston, Jan. 1, 1823. Having examined the above account, we find it correctly cast, and properly vouched.

Signed, BENJAMin Seaver, Auditors.

JOHN GULLIVER,

CONSTITUTION,

ARTICLE 1.

THIS Society shall be called the Auxiliary Education Society of the Young Men of Boston.

ARTICLE II.

Any person, under thirty-five years of age, who shall subscribe, and annually pay into the treasury, a sum not less than one dollar, shall be a member of this society; and any such person, who shall pay, at one time, a sum not less than ten dollars, or who shall, within any one year, obtain fifteen new members to the society, and become responsible for the payment of their subscriptions for that year, shall be a permanent member.

ARTICLE III.

There shall annually be chosen, by ballot, a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, and such other officers as may be found necessary.

ARTICLE IV.

The society shall annually appoint, by ballot, seven directors, who, together with the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, shall constitute a board of directors. It shall be the duty of this board to superintend the concerns of the society, and to devise means to advance its interests. The directors shall meet quarterly, keep a record of their proceedings, and annually make a report to the society. The president, and, in his absence, the vice president, shall have power to call special meetings of the society, and of the board of directors.

ARTICLE V.

The treasurer shall collect the subscriptions of members, which, with donations to the society, he shall annually pay to the treasurer of the "American Education Society."